What is the policies on cameras watching you inside the house?

I am really unhappy that Rover doesn’t not require the disclosure of cameras.

I don’t object to the presence of cameras - I’m confident my behavior vis-a-vis the animals is beyond reproach, but I also understand why owners might want more reassurance.

However, being sneakily recorded is not okay. I can adjust my boobs in my bra, pull out a wedgie, scratch an intimate itch, or do a variety of other acts in front of the critters to no ill effect upon them, but being recorded in those acts when I was under the impression I was alone is quite violative.

This is disturbing enough to make me reconsider using Rover.

I am a sitter and would fully expect to be on camera in someone else's home. They are paying for a service and deserve to know they are receiving good service for their pets. As pet sitters, we should act professionally as if the owner were present. It's called integrity. You should act the same whether you are being watched, or not.

Rover does not have a policy concerning video cameras. For the future this is a question to ask about at every meet and greet, just roll it into your question about security systems that you may need to arm or disarm to access the home and to keep it safe. Best of luck

I just used Rover for the first time for a live in dog sitter. I did not disclose the camera, however the sitter knew I had a camera at the front door and the indoor camera was identical and in plain sight. I am very glad that I had the camera as the sitter did not do all that was discussed. Most everything was written down as my dog is very fearful of people and noise. I expected the sitter to be loving and talk to the dog like I do but the sitters interaction with the dog were minimal and the camera showed that the dog was fearful of her. Understanding that the sitter worked all day, but I still expected her to come into the house and call out for the dog in a gentle voice. And never once did the sitter try to take the dog out for a walk more than 5 or 6 minutes. This sitter had excellent reviews, but again I was not impressed. Don't tell me that you let dogs sleep with you and then go to bed every night and close the door. Maybe my dog would have warmed up to the sitter had she been more loving to my dog. I think cameras are a necessity unless you know the sitter personally. I had 2 other Rover sitters lined up, one who cancelled on me and one who I cancelled because she was never on time for our meet n greet. So I chose a 3rd person who was very friendly and seemed experienced with previously abused dogs but unfortunately she was not as she seemed during the meet n greet. Sad to say but for the price you pay I will not use Rover again.